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Newara Family History

Newara Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Newark, Seward, Ewart, Newmark, Dewart, Uehara, Newgard, Dewar

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Where is the Newara family from?

You can see how Newara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Newara family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Newara's in USA. Pennsylvania and 2 other states had the highest population of Newara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newara. 100% of Newara men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Newara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newara census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Newara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Newara. For the veterans among your Newara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newara lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Newara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Newara in 1978 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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